In the News September 10, 2012 – Fare for Friends raised $76,000 Jennifer Moon (left), from Card’s Bakery, and Krista Veryzer, from Cakes by Krista, load up their display with a number of delicious chocolate zucchini squares, raspberry Swiss and German chocolate cupcakes during Fare for Friends one of the largest fundraising events for the… Read More
Empire Life To Host Giant Garage Sale For United Way KFL&A
For Immediate Release September 10, 2012 – Empire Life To Host Giant Garage Sale For United Way KFL&A Free electronics disposal will also be available The fourth annual Empire Life Garage Sale in support of United Way KFL&A will be held Saturday, September 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Empire Life parking… Read More
Fare For Friends Raised Over 76,000 For United Way KFL&A
Media Alert September 10, 2012 – Fare For Friends Raised Over 76,000 For United Way KFL&A The Fare For Friends event on September 9, 2012, raised over 76,000 for United Way KFL&A. Thanks to all of the restaurants, wineries and breweries as well as all of the individuals and companies that donated items for our… Read More
Fundraiser draws ‘fare’ crowd
In the News September 9, 2012 – There’s no arguing with success. In the 19 years it has been held, the Fare for Friends garden party has raised more than $1 million for the Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington United Way. This year, coming two days before the official launch of the United Way’s fundraising… Read More
Academy of Learning boss to be shorn for a cause
In The News September 5, 2012 – Michael Teglas is not ashamed to admit he has developed a bit of an attachment to his hair over the past 48 years. Despite this unabashed fondness, Teglas, director of the Kingston campus of Academy of Learning Career and Business College, has agreed to shave his head if… Read More
United Way offers Strategic Planning Workshop for non-profits
For Immediate Release September 5, 2012 – United Way offers Strategic Planning Workshop for non-profits Board Governance Workshop for Board Members and Senior Administrators of Non-Profit Organizations United Way Leadership Development Services (LDS) will host a workshop on Strategic Planning for Non-profits on Tuesday, September 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rideaucrest Home, Conference… Read More
Kingston’s favourite garden party Sept. 9
In the News August 30, 2012 Kingston’s favourite garden party Sept. 9 A great cause has never tasted so good. Fare For Friends, which is hosted by the United Way, is now in its 18th year. During its run, it’s become known as Kingston’s favourite garden party. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9 from… Read More
United Way to Announce 2012 Campaign Goal
For Immediate Release August 29, 2012 United Way to Announce 2012 Campaign Goal Join us for the Annual Campaign Kick-off Breakfast on September 11 United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) will launch its 2012 campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 11, with a Kick-off Breakfast at the Ambassador Conference Resort. The doors open at… Read More
United Way Tour
In the News August 22, 2012 – United Way Tour The Greater Kingston United Way is one of the largest fundraising organizations in our community. Helping thousands of people each year. But where does the money go and how does it help? A group of 40 volunteers from the area got an opportunity to see… Read More
Inside View of United Way’s Work
In the News August 23, 2012 – Inside View of United Way’s Work Seeing is believing, and the KFL&A United Way knows it. That’s why they took donors on a tour across the city Wednesday to get a glimpse of the inner workings of their partner agencies. A total of 30 people piled onto a… Read More